...is internationally recognized as one of the leading cartilage repair specialists in the world and has pioneered the use of ACI in the US, having performed the first transplants in North America. Dr. Minas sits on the board of the International Cartilage Repair Society, as well as the Cartilage Research Foundation, and has published numerous articles in the field of cartilage repair. When he founded the Cartilage Repair Center (CRC) over a decade ago, it was the first center dedicated to the treatment of cartilage disorders in the US. To date he has performed the most cartilage transplants in the States and the CRC remains the busiest cartilage transplant center in the nation. He regularly hosts visiting surgeons from the US and abroad, and has trained numerous cartilage repair specialists. Dr. Minas is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School.

...joined the Cartilage Repair Center after completing his residency at Harvard and additional specialty fellowship training in sports medicine and cartilage repair in Chicago. He shares Dr. Minas’ philosophy and approach to the treatment of articular cartilage disorders and early arthritis. Besides cartilage repair, Dr. Gomoll also performs meniscal transplantation surgery, knee ligament reconstruction, osteotomies, as well as the full spectrum of arthroscopic shoulder procedures. He is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Cartilage Research Foundation, and the International Cartilage Repair Society. He is a member of the editorial board of the "Journal of Knee Surgery", and the Journal "Cartilage". Dr. Gomoll is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School.

...has been a vital part of the CRC since it was founded. Tim received his B.S. in Nursing from Ball State University.  He is trained for assisting in the O.R. specializing in Orthopedics.  He manages and coordinates the multiple research endeavours at the CRC for Dr Minas and Dr Gomoll.  He has co-authored numerous articles, written multiple case studies and helped edit Dr Minas' Orthopaedic text book "A Primer in Cartilage Repair and Joint Preservation of the Knee."  He also has an active role in Dr. Minas' clinical practice.

…joined the CRC in 2008 as a Physician Assistant after finishing her Master’s Degree at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Courtney has a background in strength & conditioning, and a strong interest in Sports Medicine and sports-related joint injuries. An integral part of the team, she assists Drs. Minas and Gomoll with all aspects of patient care in the office and operating room.